Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in March
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
58
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
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Compare Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March24°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March44mm average rain
March is close to Melbourne's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March6.7 hours average sun
March sits close to Melbourne's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March20°C average sea
March is one of Melbourne's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March58 weather score
March scores above Melbourne's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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